I personally feel that it is part of being BP. When my new pdoc evaluated me he asked me if I feel like I am better than others, and I said yes. When I am experiencing hypo mania I notice that I feel that everyone around me is stupid. I feel horrible later when I am stable. I just become arrogant and I don't like that side of me. Due to being hypo manic at the time I am also very vocal about it, which usually occurs at work. I rant and rave about stuff and " stupid people" and what they do and I then feel bad for my co-workers having to deal with me when I just go on and on and my *****y attitude.